HackIDC 2015

Can't believe it's over - see you next year!

PROJECTS

HackIDC 2015 was amazing! We had 55 projects make it to the judging round. Out of those teams, 11 projects made it to the finals. The projects came from all shapes and sizes and many involved hardware & software together. Here is a partial list of the projects created at HackIDC 2015:

INFO

Location

This event will be hosted at IDC Campus in Herzliya. The event will be held at the new Psychology building. Directions and parking arrangements will announcements prior to the event.

Date

This year’s event will occur on April 7th – 9th, 2015. The event will start on Tuesday, April 7th, at 09:00 and run until Thursday, April 9th at 14:00. A more detailed agenda is published below:

Registration

Registration to the event is open to any full time / part-time student in any official academic institution. Registration period will close March 16th, 23:59 with results being sent no later than March 24th, 2015.

Participants

All applications will be individually reviewed based on relevant skills needed. HackIDC will accept the top 250 students, coming mainly from programming, engineering and design backgrounds.

Prizes

HackIDC will offer winning teams very interesting prizes this year, worth over 45,000 NIS. More information on the exact prizes in the sections below

Theme

This year’s HackIDC will not be themed around any subject. Participants will receive complete creative freedom on selecting their project idea, to allow their projects go as far as their imagination goes.

Arduino Course

FAQ

What is HackIDC?

HackIDC is the first national students hackathon in Israel. It is the biggest hackathon in Israel and it is run by students from the IDC. Hackathon is an event that brings together software\hardware\design enthusiasts to create new and innovative applications or services from scratch in 48 hours. It is the ultimate fun + professional experience.

Do I need to pay for HackIDC ?

Nope, It’s totally free! We’ll also take care of provide you with a the best food available, a lot of swag and a place to sleep when you need a break from coding.

Who can register?

If you are an active student (e.g. have a student ID) in any academic institute in Israel or abroad, feel free to register ! Most participants should come with some background knowledge of programming/hardware/graphic design to make sure they can contribute to the event. You are still encouraged to register if you are not from these fields but believe you are relevant.

What can I win?

We have many prizes, some are financial give away, some are different and unique. We have a variety of gifts and prizes to give away.

When is HackIDC?

This year’s event will occur on April 7th – 9th, 2015. The event will start on Tuesday, April 7th, at 09:00 and run until Thursday, April 9th at 14:00.

What should I bring?

All the students have to present their student ID at the start of the event. Besides that, bring your computer and screen. Electric outlets will be available in all of the hacking areas but we still recommend bringing extending cables and power splitters for your convenience. You can also bring a sleeping bag.

What am I expected to build in 48 hours?

48 hours isn’t much, but surely enough to bring something to life. You are expected to finish a first version of your product within that time. This can be a demo, POC or beta version. But it must work and must be finished in time.

Who are the judges?

The judges of HackIDC are current being determined. An official notice will be given once the list is final.

Any Questions left unanswered ?

MENTORSHIP

For the first time, HackIDC is operating a special mentorship program, designed especially for “first timer” programmers and those who want to participate in the hackathon, but need to further develop their developing skills.

What does it include? The program will include several special sessions with top developers from hi­tech companies that will teach participants about all the relevant technologies needed to succeed in hackathons. This includes special tips and “hacks” from their own personal experience. Part of the sessions will be workshops, including “hands­-on” practice to better prepare participants to be productive in the hackathon. In addition to all this, there will be mentors onsite during the hackathon to provide additional assistance just for our “beginner” hackers.